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Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service.

Introduced: January 9, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Jan 13, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H176)
Jan 13, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H183-184)
Jan 13, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 13, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 43.
Jan 13, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H176-179)
Jan 13, 2009
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 9, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 13, 2009 House · vote #13 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 415–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Encourages all Americans to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day (January 19, 2009).

Recognizes the inherent value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of non-violent community progress consistent with the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Recognizes the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out needed service projects nationwide.

Encourages Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents, both in congressional districts and those visiting the District of Columbia on Inauguration Day, to participate in community service projects.

Acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What's happening now March 6, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 13, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 9, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 43: Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-43/
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"H. Res. 43: Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-43/.
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H. Res. 43, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-43/.
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